Simulated Crime, This Criminal Doesn't Seem to Be Acting-Chapter 76
Ye Sangsang took a step back.
Just that one step, and both of their eyes immediately fell on her.
Ye Sangsang remained composed, her expression even carrying a hint of confusion, "What's wrong?"
"Why did you step back?"
The two sentences were spoken almost simultaneously.
Compared to Ye Sangsang's naturalness, the figure of the police officer rushing over seemed a bit sharp, even with an interrogative tone.
Ye Sangsang looked at herself standing next to Chen Shu, then at the police officer rushing over, and though she said nothing, her demeanor said it all.
It was fear of being knocked over by the other person, given how fast they were coming.
Ye Sangsang's expressions and actions made the two men's expressions freeze, then turn awkward.
"Ahem," Chen Shu covered his mouth and coughed softly, smoothing his expression. "You're too hasty; if someone else had come out of a room, you might have fallen!"
"Hehehe, I was just too excited!"
The other police officer scratched his head, putting on a naive appearance.
After that, there was an eerie silence.
Three seconds later, the speaking police officer pulled out a form and handed it to Chen Shu. "Here's the lab report, Chen ge, take a look."
Ye Sangsang fidgeted with the hem of her shirt, her expression showing her uneasiness, unsure whether she should leave or stay, yet also somewhat curious about the gossip.
【Sangjie, you're at it again haha, acting like you had nothing to do with it.】
【Laughing out loud, they were just trying to probe Sangjie earlier!】
【It does feel like a probe, mainly because Sangjie was closest to the deceased, right next door. If it wasn't suicide, logically, she'd be the first suspect.】
The live stream was about to explode with laughter. Ye Sangsang's unflustered and completely unapologetic demeanor during the interrogation was consistently so convincing that even the audience could be fooled into thinking the previous murder scene was just an illusion.
"Did you hear anything at all next door?"
After reviewing the lab report, Chen Shu looked at Ye Sangsang again.
Ye Sangsang shook her head.
Her gaze, filled with curiosity, rested on the lab report in his hand. "So it was murder after all! How was she killed?" Thinking of the dead person, her expression turned a little more serious as she added, "But the room... there was only her... we entered, and the door was locked. Can't be a ghost, right..."
Her expression turned eerie as she made her speculations, unable to help glancing at the room where the bride died.
"Under what circumstances would you enter a guest's room?" Chen Shu abandoned his previous thoughts and continued to question.
Ye Sangsang explained according to the regulations, stating that they generally did not open the door without necessity, as they feared being complained about.
It cost fifty yuan for each complaint.
Considering their monthly salary was only one thousand eight hundred yuan.
Afterward, the two closed the door again, conducting experiments at the crime scene and next door to confirm whether any sounds could be heard.
Ye Sangsang watched the two men conduct their experiments, responsible for opening and closing the doors for them.
The experiment concluded that no sounds could be heard at all.
"Take us to the security office to check the surveillance and confirm whether someone entered the room before the incident and blended in with the crowd afterward."
Chen Shu looked at Ye Sangsang, his tone carrying a hint of friendliness.
Ye Sangsang relaxed a bit, less tense now in the presence of the police, and led them straight to the security department.
They managed the surveillance, which typically stored footage for half a month, enough to witness the comings and goings.
The rest of the matter, Ye Sangsang was no longer responsible for, returning to her room to clean the innermost area of that floor.
She also tidied up some nearly invisible footmarks left at the edges.
Chen Shu hadn't concluded the culprit came through here not just because the windows and doors were locked but also because the place was too narrow.
That extending path connecting to the next room was only eleven or twelve centimeters wide.
Stepping on it, with one side being a wall, required one to slide over bit by bit.
The courage required was no small matter.
And below, it was the twenty-second floor.
Even someone as slender as Zhong Jia, without special training, would find it difficult to cross.
So after seeing it, they didn't dwell on the issue.
Because it seemed impossible.
As for the lab report.
The moment Ye Sangsang heard of it, she knew clearly that it was just a tactic to trick her.
Because of that dosage, combined with the corners of her mouth being wiped clean, it was nearly impossible to detect afterward.
At least, with the technology level in 2009, it wouldn't be detectable.
If it were a first-tier city, maybe, but in this ordinary mid-sized city, there simply wasn't the equipment.
So the lab report they held was purely for show, just to make her confess the truth.
Remember, police couldn't discuss the case with anyone outside the investigation, nor with anyone without suspicion.
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All those words and actions were to make her slip up.
She wasn't going to panic; normal behavior was enough.
Still, Ye Sangsang noticed something rather interesting.
Like Zhong Jia's situation.
Though this needed verification.
What puzzled Ye Sangsang was that the game didn't give any further tasks or hints.
Was it that she had to completely clear the suspicion of the case, determine Yan Jiaojiao's death as suicide, before the next task could proceed?
She thought as she finished cleaning and walked out.
Another cleaner from the same floor also came out. It was now nine thirty, and their morning work was mostly done; they could now find a place without surveillance to slack off.
"I'll tell you, the boss was furious today; he came early in the morning and chewed out the head of housekeeping."
The cleaner on the same floor, nearing forty years old, was quite the gossip.
Ye Sangsang widened her eyes, pondering for a moment, curious, "What did he say? Dead people have nothing to do with the manager, right? Who'd want a death to happen under their watch?"
"Hey, you're young; you don't get it. It's just someone to take out the frustration on."
"Forget it; let's not talk about that. Heard that all room bookings on our floor have been moved to other floors. It'll all be empty soon, and then they'll invite a Taoist priest to perform a ritual."
"And most importantly," she leaned closer to Ye Sangsang's ear, lowering her voice, "the most important thing is that the deceased's family has approached the hotel, saying they managed poorly. They're threatening to go to the media, cause a scene at the hotel. The boss is really annoyed; rumors say he might have to pay tens of thousands to get them to stop."
Ye Sangsang, full of innocence and curiosity, "Isn't it that she committed suicide in our hotel? Why does the boss have to pay?"
"Hey, in these things, whoever makes the most noise gets the most justice!" The cleaner chuckled at her, her eyes meaningfully deep.
Ye Sangsang nodded, agreeing with the cleaner's words.
The remaining time they chatted about gossip, like who in a room wasn't actually the wife, or which two men, or which two women, had made some scandal.
The audience was hooked, not skipping a moment.
After resting for a bit, they finished cleaning the remaining check-outs.
There were no more guests checking in, and the entire floor was fully tidied up.
Chen Shu and the other police officer came again, but this time, they ignored Ye Sangsang.
Looks like they were starting to tentatively conclude that Yan Jiaojiao's death was a suicide.
Though Ye Sangsang felt it was just an act.
A competent police officer wouldn't overlook any clues, nor would he easily change his feelings.
Even if he subconsciously understood it was very, very similar to suicide.
He still didn't want to give up, didn't want the culprit to go unpunished. He had merely temporarily ruled out Ye Sangsang's suspicion.
Ye Sangsang didn't care about this. She just quietly speculated in her heart: Who would be next?
She knew very well that this act of revenge hadn't concluded yet.
Originally, she wasn't sure, but seeing that Zhong Jia chose to hide evidence rather than destroy it, and hadn't turned herself in.
It was already a dead giveaway that someone else would be targeted.
The person hiding the evidence probably wanted to confess later or directly admit when caught by the police.
Either way, at least for now, she didn't want to be caught and wanted to avenge everyone before being apprehended.
Ye Sangsang stood by the window, watching them leave.
There would be a second person soon.
Feels like Zhong Jia's time is running out.
At eight in the evening, Ye Sangsang finished work and walked home.
When the pain began to surface, Ye Sangsang decisively took out the painkillers and popped one into her mouth, drinking it down with a swig from her portable water bottle.
After doing so, she packed these items into a bag she had bought on the street and moved it to the back of her waist.
She entered the yard, her gaze falling on the red bricks, and slowly walked over to them.
The man was named Qian Jiangde. After being intimidated the previous night, he chose to cowardly bandage his shallow wounds himself, not daring to interfere with Ye Sangsang any further.
But this did not mean he had given up.
He would still strive to maintain his dominant position within the family.
When unemployed, he would use his fists to make any woman who dared to challenge his authority submit.
Even when employed, if his work performance was inadequate, he would resort to violence to keep women in line.
And even if he didn't dare to use physical force, he would employ verbal abuse or societal pressure to manipulate and control.
In short, he would never relinquish his dominant position.
This was something Ye Sangsang's mother, Ye Xin, had illustrated using the example of her own father. So, Ye Sangsang knew all too well that he would inevitably resort to violence again.
Upon entering the house, Ye Sangsang took a step back.
Sure enough, the next second, a wine bottle came crashing down.
The bottle flew past the room door, smashing into the doorframe with a dull thud, then shattered on the ground with a clanging sound.
At that moment, there was no point in idle talk.
Seeing that the bottle had missed its target, Qian Jiangde charged out, ready to pin Ye Sangsang down and beat her in the yard.
Ye Sangsang knew that using too much physical strength would trigger a crushing wave of pain.
So, she raised the brick she had picked up before entering the yard.
When it comes to dealing with people, it's about being quick, precise, and ruthless. As he grabbed her, she extended her hand and slammed the brick hard onto his head.
A brick with a strength level of 10, even held back to prevent fatal injury, would still render someone unconscious and likely cause a concussion upon waking.
Her control over her strength was impeccable. Qian Jiangde immediately saw stars, wobbling and clutching his head.
Just as he was about to collapse on her, she kicked out with her foot, sending him sprawling.
After standing up, Ye Sangsang brushed off the dust.
Sister Sang never suffers a loss.
He is truly perseverant and completely unaware that if it weren't for my sister Sang being in unbearable pain yesterday, he could have fainted until today.
LOL, the domestic violence man deserves it, hahaha.
The live stream's chat began to overflow with mockery. From the moment the beer bottle incident happened, they knew Qian Jiangde wouldn't escape Ye Sangsang's wrath.
Ye Sangsang was always prepared, even popping a painkiller at the first sign of discomfort.
Looking at the fallen man, she stood up and surveyed her surroundings.
There were people living nearby, even quite a few.
No one came out, likely because violence had become a routine, something everyone was accustomed to.
Ye Sangsang gauged the weather; at this temperature, there was no risk of hypothermia or death. She placed the brick gently back in its original spot and returned to her room.
Knowing there were no additional clues in the room, Ye Sangsang chose to sleep and recover her physical condition.
This was the worst physical state she had ever had in a simulation scenario.
When she woke up after skipping the timeline, she glanced out the window to see Qian Jiangde had already awakened.
Such people were all bark and no bite. He wouldn't call the police, so Ye Sangsang went about her usual morning routine.
As he watched Ye Sangsang's back, fear and hate filled his gaze.
Whenever Ye Sangsang glanced at him, he would shrink away in terror.
"Have you been taking the wrong meds or something? Why are you so hot-tempered lately? Listen up, you'd better get back to your old self soon, or I'll dump you! I don't want some barren trash like you!"
Qian Jiangde stared at Ye Sangsang while she had breakfast, finally mustering the courage to speak.
His gaze carried disdain, along with a touch of smugness and pride. He was trying to convey to Ye Sangsang that an infertile woman was worthless, that no one else would want her, and that she should not even dream of finding someone else to take her on.
"I won't hold last night or the night before against you. Just hand over your salary for this month, or I'll go tell your mom I want to return you!"
【Does he think Zhong Jia is a commodity? Using fertility as a PUA tactic.】
【And 'return'? Zhong Jia is a human, not a product!】
【What an audacity! Wanting Zhong Jia's money and being so self-righteous. It's laughable.】
Listening to him, Ye Sangsang looked at him.
“What are you looking at? Are you not convinced? Fine, I'll call your mom over this afternoon, and I'll ask her how she raised her daughter!”
His courage grew with every word, his expression becoming increasingly obnoxious.
He was so confident that the woman in front of him would back down, that he could keep forcing her into submission.
Ye Sangsang sighed, stood up, and walked over to him.
"Slap"
"Slap"
Two firm slaps.
With her enhanced strength, red marks began to form on his coarse face.
Actions speak louder than words.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. She had to adapt to the environment of this household, using whatever means were necessary for communication.
If he didn't understand reason, she understood a bit about fists.
With yesterday's concussion from the brick still affecting Qian Jiangde, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted once more.
Ye Sangsang wasn't worried about her character's integrity collapsing because Zhong Jia had already erupted in silent fury.
She was unleashing the intense turmoil and pain within her soul. Having already killed, she no longer cared about anything else.
Seeing him collapse, she tidied up the dining table as usual, washed and put away the dishes, then left for work.
When she arrived at the hotel, she didn't encounter Chen Shu, and the morning remained incredibly calm.
Ye Sangsang didn't know how long it would take before she received her next mission, so she didn't skip too much of the timeline.
Due to the city's evening wedding customs and the hotel's busy afternoon to night business, the hotel was bustling with activity.
Lacking enough staff, the 22nd floor was completely closed for bookings, and their floor's staff was all assigned to help in the banquet hall and restaurant.
The restaurant was located to the right of the hotel lobby, and Ye Sangsang was dispatched there.
She felt the quiet before the storm.
As expected, at five in the afternoon, when the business was at its peak, over a dozen Yan family members suddenly appeared outside the hotel. They quickly unfurled a banner and began their grievances, calling for attention.
In an instant, all the guests in the hotel's restaurant and front desk turned their attention to that spot.
Ye Sangsang looked over and saw that the leader of the troublemakers was Yan Jiaojiao's parents.
This was somewhat unexpected for Ye Sangsang, as they appeared to be well-off.
As she pondered, the hotel manager had already rushed out to persuade them to leave.
The front desk had already called the police.
"We're not leaving! Our daughter died because of your hotel!"
"Your hotel claims my daughter committed suicide, accuses us of extortion, and doesn't even offer us compensation. You dare to say such heartless things, you're truly evil!"
"Evil hotel, give me back my daughter's life!"
The couple spoke in turns, their expressions filled with madness.
The hotel manager's face darkened. Seeing that persuasion was futile, his eyes hardened with anger.
He said in a low voice, "Our boss is no simpleton, managing such a large hotel locally. Be smart and leave, or face the consequences afterward."
"My daughter died here for no reason, yet your hotel and the police push the blame, all saying she committed suicide. Let me tell you, my daughter absolutely wouldn't have killed herself!"
"I will make this big! I demand justice for my daughter!"
She straightened her back; she wasn't just after money but wanted the attention of the police to truly investigate and deliver justice for her daughter!
Ye Sangsang, standing at the window, heard every word.
Indeed, making a big commotion would not only gain money but also draw the police's attention.
However, in 2009, for a hotel that had been open for several years, the boss behind it definitely wasn't simple and must have some ways to handle such situations.
Thus, creating such a scene came with considerable risks.
It seemed the couple truly adored Yan Jiaojiao.
The hotel's front desk manager, hearing the woman's words, twisted his face, glancing around at the surrounding guests. He continued in a low voice, "I don't care. Now leave, and we'll discuss things later."
"We're not leaving. Call your boss out, or call 110 to force us out."
She continued speaking, her eyes filled with defiance.
The police responded swiftly.
By the time the manager was halfway through his negotiations, the officers had already arrived.
This is considered causing a public disturbance.
However, the police, mindful of the couple's loss of their daughter, mainly spoke to them in a gentle tone, urging them to leave.
The woman continued to shout loudly that her daughter's death was suspicious and that no one was investigating her daughter's death.
She stubbornly refused to leave, even as the police tried to pull her away.
The police frowned, eventually giving in and dialing a phone call.
The diners and onlookers in the restaurant and lobby were murmuring among themselves.
Ye Sangsang knew that the police were calling Chen Shu, the officer handling the case.
This case was being handled by Chen Shu and his team, and since the deceased's family was dissatisfied, it would be best for them to explain it to them.
The hotel manager's face was already very dark, his eyes practically wanting to tear apart Yan Jiaojiao's parents who were causing a commotion.
As he watched the police make the call, he immediately changed his expression as soon as the police put down the phone, stepping forward with a bitter and distressed look, saying: "You must stand up for us! Since the incident occurred, our hotel has fully cooperated with the police. We provided the surveillance footage, and we helped in whatever way we could. It really has nothing to do with our hotel!"
No matter how their daughter died, it can't be blamed on our hotel! They insist on causing a scene; aren't they trying to ruin our hotel?
"I've never seen such unreasonable people!"
His voice rose, and the guests coming and going in the hotel all heard it.
Hiding it before was unavoidable, but now that it's out in the open, we have to clarify the matter. To avoid anyone genuinely believing the hotel killed Yan Jiaojiao for financial gain.
After finishing the call, the police listened to the manager's words, looked around at the onlookers, and then looked at the group of Yan's relatives, his expression turning cold. "I understand you're grieving the loss of your child, but this matter has nothing to do with the hotel. Either you leave now, or I'll take you away."
Thinking of something, the police paused, "Or have the hotel arrange a place for you to wait. After the investigating officer arrives and explains it to you, you can go back. Blocking the hotel entrance like this, what's the point? This matter has nothing to do with the hotel!"
The police were not polite and started to drive people away one by one.
The Yan family members looked at each other.
In the end, they had no choice but to accept the police's later suggestion and were taken to a place arranged by the hotel, waiting for the police to give an explanation.
Ye Sangsang watched the backs of Yan Jiaojiao's parents, and the game prompt indicated that she should feel a sense of triumph.
She also revealed a triumphant smile.
Then she felt a sinister gaze fall on her face. She looked over and saw Qian Jiangde.
She reined in her smile and walked over.
Qian Jiangde gave a sinister smile, his eyes falling on the Yan family members who had entered the elevator.
He seemed to be deep in thought, and then his face showed a look of understanding.
He didn't stay in place but turned and left.
Before leaving, the look he gave Ye Sangsang was so terrifying that it sent chills down one's spine.
【Feeling off.】
【A bit scared. Could Qian Jiangde know what Ye Sangsang did? Could he know Yan Jiaojiao? Could he expose Ye Sangsang as a murderer?】
【The feeling of ill intent is strong. Something unexpected might happen.】
Ye Sangsang stood still, not chasing after him.
Impatience would only lead to losing the upper hand.
Moreover, the other party wouldn't speak.
Because the other party still needed someone he could control and manipulate, someone who could provide him with money and take care of him in his old age.
Besides, he wasn't sure yet, probably still needing to confirm if it was really her.
So, there was no need to rush.
As for why Qian Jiangde was infertile, it was simple. They had no feelings for each other. If a man with feelings wouldn't choose a woman who couldn't bear children, how could someone without feelings do so?
The only possibility was that he was infertile, which was why he didn't care about having children.
Ye Sangsang continued with her work.
After a while, Chen Shu arrived.
He was led by the front desk manager to the elevator, heading towards the place where the Yan family members were accommodated.
The scene was somewhat chaotic due to the earlier incident, and Qian Jiangde looked around, sneaking up unnoticed.
The hotel's third floor housed conference rooms, which were specially provided for guests and some companies.
Before leading them into the conference room, the front desk manager kept smiling and saying nice things, the main point being to persuade the other party not to cause trouble later.
Chen Shu listened but didn't respond.
The manager didn't get angry and found the conference room, opening the door for them to enter.
After they went in, someone came out of the elevator, looking around and eavesdropping on the doors of these rooms.
He stopped only when he reached the door of the conference room where Chen Shu and the others had entered, pressing his ear against it and listening quietly.
There was no one at the door, as no one expected someone to come and eavesdrop.
Inside the room, Yan Jiaojiao's parents saw the police and immediately stood up to start crying and complaining.
"We genuinely can't accept that our daughter committed suicide. She really wasn't a fragile person; she was very outgoing and wouldn't have taken her own life!" Yan's father said tearfully, taking the lead.
Yan's mother directly stepped forward, wanting to grab Chen Shu's hand and cry out her grievances.
After Chen Shu dodged, she changed to holding her husband's hand and continued crying, "Our Jiaojiao was about to get married, her husband was someone she really liked, and the night before the wedding, she called me, telling me how happy she was!"
At this point, she blurred her eyes with tears as if remembering something, adding: "At that time, after cleaning up the room and setting it up, there were a lot of leftovers. We contacted the hotel to clean up. The janitor who cleaned the garbage was there while we chatted. My daughter was very satisfied with everything at that time. How could she have committed suicide!"
"The janitor heard?" Chen Shu extracted the key point.
"Y-yes," Yan's mother paused, "If you don't believe me, you can have the hotel check who it was and have her come to confront me. I'm telling the truth. At that time, my daughter was really normal."
Chen Shu looked at them and sensed keenly that the person they were referring to might be someone specific.
"Was it that skinny, dark-skinned janitor who looked somewhat malnourished?"
"Yes, yes, yes! At that time, my daughter also said that the janitor must have done a lot of farm work in the countryside, so she was so dark. She looked not very good."
Yan's mother didn't know why the police mentioned this, but she still had some impression.
Chen Shu stared at her, "You only said that sentence, and you didn't say anything harsh?"
"N-no, only that sentence..." She subconsciously avoided Chen Shu's gaze, her tone somewhat guilty.
"Tell the truth!"
Chen Shu shouted sternly.
Yan's mother was startled by the shout, thought about it, and added: "Also... I didn't say much, just mocked her a bit, saying she must only wash once every ten or fifteen days. Washing more would make her whiter and help her find a decent husband..."
"Jiao Jiao then boasted about how wonderful the family she was about to marry into was, how good her future in-laws and husband were, how much bride price, gold jewelry, and a diamond ring they gave... that's all..."
The police next to Chen Shu rolled his eyes, both amused and annoyed as he looked at her, "Why didn't you mention such things before! You said you didn't say much? You said it all, and you kept stabbing at other people's sore spots."
“Why didn't you say it before? Isn't this delaying the investigation?” Chen Shu, already used to such people, still couldn't help but question out loud.
Yan's mother lowered her head, then seemingly thought of something, suddenly looked up, "Then is it... is it that janitor... did she resent it and retaliate against my Jiaojiao!"
Yan's father also stood up, his expression vicious.
If it weren't for the police being there, he probably would have rushed over.
"N-no... our hotel janitors are all honest people..." The manager tried to remedy the situation, to avoid this falling on the hotel.
“Honest people are the ones who bite! Honest people are like dogs that bite but don't bark!”
Yan's mother eagerly interrupted the other person's words.
Chen Shu didn't respond, only looking at the people present, "The death of Yan Jiaojiao hasn't been concluded. We still need to investigate. You have to give us the time to investigate the police, and you must tell us everything without reservation..."
Towards the end, he looked at Yan's mother.
Yan's mother lowered her head with a guilty conscience.
“Go back, and later we'll give you an explanation. Regarding the janitor, I hope you don't harass her. Just because you say someone is the culprit doesn't mean they are. Otherwise, what do we the police do?”
With a wave of his hand, he dismissed these people and turned to leave.
The Yan family members were rendered speechless, only able to silently accept their defeat.
The manager gave a forced smile and said, "Everyone, go back."
Yan's father and mother exchanged glances, had no choice but to give up, and left with their people.
The manager watched their backs, and after seeing them off, picked up the phone and dialed his boss.
“I sent them away, but they still weren't satisfied. I saw them coming back…”
Hearing the boss's reply, the manager chuckled and ended the call.
Behind a corner pillar, Qian Jiangde's eyes rolled as he pondered, and an idea struck him.
Ye Sangsang hadn’t expected Chen Shu to find her again.
When she heard his interrogative tone, there was no panic in her eyes, only a hint of anger. “I may get angry, but I wouldn’t go as far as murder. Everyone who sees me mocks me a little. If I killed every person who mocked me, I’d have a lot of blood on my hands by now.”
“I didn’t say you’d kill, I just wondered why you didn’t mention this yesterday.”
Chen Shu sat lazily on the sofa at a booth, his gaze calm as he looked at Ye Sangsang.
“I was afraid of being suspected of murder. You can ask any of the housekeepers or servers here; who hasn’t been bullied every other day?” Ye Sangsang sighed, her face showing a hint of sadness.
Chen Shu stared at her. “I have to tell you, you have a motive for murder.”
“Are you taking me in for interrogation? Can it be brief? I might get fired if I’m gone too long.” Ye Sangsang suppressed her sadness and spoke directly to Chen Shu.
Chen Shu picked up his bag. “If you’re not guilty, you’ll be back in a night.”
Ye Sangsang silently followed.
On the way, she mentioned that she wanted to get a drink of water.
Chen Shu agreed.
He wasn’t afraid Ye Sangsang would run away, even hoping she would. If she ran, catching her back would make it easier to find out whether she was guilty and how she did it. After all, if it wasn’t you, why run?
It was six in the evening. Ye Sangsang went to the staff changing room, changed her clothes, and took some painkillers.
She wasn’t afraid of pain, but if she could take painkillers beforehand, she would, so as not to reveal any weaknesses.
They soon arrived at the police station, and Ye Sangsang was seated in an office.
Several police officers surrounded her, asking various questions.
Every detail, about what happened the previous night.
Ye Sangsang didn’t elaborate extensively, only selecting the key points from the information unlocked in the game system. After all, ordinary people’s memories weren’t great, and recounting events from the night before would naturally be disjointed.
By the time she finished, it was already eight in the evening.
From Chen Shu’s expression, it was clear he hadn’t gained anything.
“I’ll take you home,” Chen Shu said.
Ye Sangsang’s heart fluttered, but she kept her expression calm. “Sure.”
As Chen Shu drove, Ye Sangsang felt a bit tense in the car.
He occasionally found topics to chat about, and Ye Sangsang occasionally responded.
His purpose was simple: to persistently seek the truth and find the murderer of Yan Jiaojiao.
It took about twelve minutes from the police station to the alley where Ye Sangsang lived. Since the car couldn’t drive into the alley, Chen Shu parked at the entrance.
Ye Sangsang thanked him and got out of the car.
As Chen Shu held the steering wheel, he watched Ye Sangsang carefully close the door. “It’s okay, you don’t need to be so cautious; just slam it shut.”
“I don’t usually ride in cars,” Ye Sangsang explained bashfully, then followed Chen Shu’s instruction and slammed the door shut.
At that moment, in the darkness, Qian Jiangde emerged with his hands in his pockets, swaying as he walked.
“Oh, I haven’t paid attention to you for a few days, and you’ve already found a fancy partner.”
He sauntered up to the front of Chen Shu’s car, touched it, and looked at Ye Sangsang with a dangerous glint in his eye.
【Ahhh, this guy is so disgusting!】
【Won’t this affect Sister Sang’s mission?】
【These extras always make trouble! I feel like his time is running out soon.】
Ye Sangsang looked at him, knowing this encounter was inevitable, but she hadn’t expected him to be waiting right at the door.
“He’s not my partner, just someone who brought me home.”
She reached out and grabbed his elbow, leading him into the alley.
Qian Jiangde instantly felt half of his body go numb, his expression contorting. “Don’t…” He turned back and grabbed Ye Sangsang’s wrist.
Seeing the two of them scuffle, Chen Shu chimed in at the right moment. “I’m a police officer, the captain of the city’s criminal investigation squadron. I just took your wife to inquire about a hotel murder case. Nothing else. Don’t misunderstand.”
Qian Jiangde’s gaze lingered on Ye Sangsang, a mocking smile on his lips, as he looked meaningfully at her.
Then his gaze moved down to where Ye Sangsang was gripping his elbow.
Ye Sangsang pursed her lips and let go.
Qian Jiangde smirked in satisfaction, then turned to look at Chen Shu. “Oh… about that case… I know.”
【Is he really going to talk?!! I’m getting nervous…】
【This guy, I just can’t stand him—so annoying!】
【Sang Sister, maybe restart the mission!】
Qian Jiangde’s heart was filled with smugness, his words dripping with significance.
Chen Shu wasn’t stupid and immediately questioned, “Has your wife told you about this?”
Ye Sangsang lowered her head, her hands clenched until they turned pale.
“…Yes! She told me. The deceased is named Yan Jiaojiao, right…”
Qian Jiangde’s hand landed on Ye Sangsang’s shoulder, his face beaming as he looked at Chen Shu.
“Indeed, you have a good memory,” Chen Shu nodded.
Qian Jiangde withdrew his hand and pulled out a cigarette to offer to Chen Shu. “Have a smoke.”
Chen Shu waved it off, declining.
“Thanks for bringing my wife home. Her phone doesn’t work well, often doesn’t pick up calls. Why don’t you give me your business card, and we’ll keep each other’s numbers? This way, if there are any further questions, I can come pick her up, no need for you to bring her back.”
As he spoke, Qian Jiangde’s gaze rested on Ye Sangsang.
Chen Shu realized the man was acting out of jealousy and handed him a business card.
Qian Jiangde took out his phone, began recording the number, and saved it with the name before dialing it.
“In the future, just call me directly.”
Chen Shu nodded. “Sure.”
After exchanging numbers, Chen Shu left.
Only after the car was gone did Qian Jiangde turn to Ye Sangsang.
“No wonder you’ve been so bold lately—turns out you’ve already gone as far as killing Yan Jiaojiao. Come on, let’s go home. You’re my wife; how could I let you get sent to prison?”
“By the way, did your father tell you about Yan Jiaojiao and your past, or did you find out from somewhere else?”
“Oh! I forgot, you two knew each other before.”
“Maybe when you see her again, you’ll guess what happened.”
He put his arm around Ye Sangsang, chattering away with satisfaction, as they made their way to their rented courtyard.
After Qian Jiangde left, Ye Sangsang spoke briefly and began silently counting down in her heart.
“3”
“2”
“1”
“Mission triggered.”
【Game Mission: Kill Qian Jiangde.】
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